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Learning about your computer, 2 learning about your computer, 2learning about your computer – Texas Instruments 3000 WinSX User Manual

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Learning About Your Computer

This chapter tells you about:

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The LCD screen and how to adjust it

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Ports and connectors on the side panels of the computer case

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The keyboard and common key assignments

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The status indicator lights and their meaning

Contents

LCD Screen ............................................................................................................... 2-3

Resolution ........................................................................................................... 2-3
Screen Angle....................................................................................................... 2-3
Screen Controls................................................................................................... 2-4

Brightness Control ....................................................................................... 2-4
Contrast Control........................................................................................... 2-5
Standard/Reverse Switch .............................................................................. 2-5

Connectors and Ports ................................................................................................. 2-6

Right Side Panel.................................................................................................. 2-6
Left Side Panel .................................................................................................... 2-6

Parallel (Printer) Port ................................................................................... 2-7
External Monitor Connector ......................................................................... 2-7
TravelPoint Connector.................................................................................. 2-7
Modem Connector ........................................................................................ 2-7
Serial (RS-232C) Port................................................................................... 2-7

Rear Panel........................................................................................................... 2-8

AC Adapter Jack .......................................................................................... 2-8
Expansion Bus Connector............................................................................. 2-8

Bottom Panel....................................................................................................... 2-9
Operator Panel .................................................................................................... 2-9

Power Switch ............................................................................................... 2-9
Option Card Slot Cover ................................................................................ 2-9

Keyboard Keys......................................................................................................... 2-10

Color Coded Keys ............................................................................................. 2-10

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